Multi-Purpose Bath Tissue Holder

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to a toilet paper holder to be used in the bathroom. The new functionality of the holder is manifested in the ability to store smartphones, tablet PCs, books, magazines, and/or a writing implement, and any combination of thereof via utilizing an intaglio structural groove and/or an emboss structural protrusion integrated within the holder, a memo pad via installing a new structure.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION AND CLAIM OF PRIORITY

The application claims the benefit of Korean Patent Application No. 20-2012-0011782, filed on Dec. 13, 2012, at the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein in their entirety by reference.

BACKGROUND

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a bathroom toilet paper holder, with the addition of new functionality, embodied in a groove and/or a protrusion used to store multiple smartphones, tablet personal computers (PCs), books, magazines, and a writing implement, and any combination thereof, embodied by installing a structure used to store memo pads.

2. Description of the Related Art

The toilet tissue roll holder is generally and commonly used in the bathroom. However, although the conventional holder has been combined with the additional functions of holding magazines, speakers, and/or recharging capabilities, it is seldom, if ever, combined with a mobile phone holder. This mobile phone holder is commonly characterized and implemented by laying the mobile phone flat on the upper side of a cover of the toilet paper holder. However, this manifestation is, unfortunately, not popular. Furthermore, conventional mobile phone holders have been solely limited to automobiles. In order to produce the proper fusion of a bath tissue holder and mobile phone holder, some companies have developed a toilet paper holder having a degree of thickness to aid in the storage of a mobile phone. These companies have also tried to fuse a magazine rack and a flat rack for the horizontal positioning of a mobile phone. This type of holder is, however, not suitable for the digital age because it is incapable of holding a tablet PC and/or a combination of a multitude of other portable electronic devices or other goods, such as newspapers, books, and the like, and the costs associated with its installation (i.e., remodeling, custom plastering, tiling) are expensive.

As smartphones and tablet PCs become increasingly popular in accordance with the rapid development of information technology (IT) devices, people increasingly desire the capability to watch movies, read newspapers and/or books (or online versions thereof), and/or listen to music, while making use of the bathroom. In consideration of these evolving new devices, it is very difficult to find available space to hold portable electronic devices in the bathroom. Occasionally, while preparing to use—or actually using—the restroom, an expensive smartphone can slip from ones' hands and fall into the toilet or onto the floor by mistake. Alternatively, one can be in a predicament where one needs to take down a business-critical note(s) during a call in the bathroom, or needs to recharge a smartphone while waiting for an urgent call. To solve these problems, the present invention provides a new structural and multi-purpose toilet paper holder which enables you to store nearly all kinds and amounts of smartphones and/or tablet PCs, books, and/or magazines, writing implements, memo pads, and the like, and includes the ability to re-charge each of them via connection with their appropriate charging equipment. The present invention has advantages over existing toilet paper holders in that the present invention has functionality capable of holding multiple portable electronic devices, books, or magazines, writing implements, memo pads, and the like. With the help of the new functionality added, one can be free to store at least one smartphone and/or tablet PC, books, and/or magazines, take notes from important cellular calls, and/or recharge the smartphone and/or tablet PC while waiting for an urgent call, all while making use of the restroom.

SUMMARY

The present invention is embodied in a state-of-the-art toilet paper holder whereby the holder enables one to hold at least one unit of a tablet PC such as an iPad or Galaxy Tap, at least one smartphone via mounting each tablet PC or smartphone, at least a book, or a magazine, or any combination without limitation, optionally a writing implement in at least one of an intaglio (

) structural groove or an emboss (

) structural protrusion. The present invention also enables storage of at least one memo pad. The present invention also allows installation or removal of an electric charger from an electric charger insertion port located substantially at the middle part of the groove.

In one embodiment of the present invention provided is a multi-purpose bath tissue holder including an attachment unit and at least one of an intaglio structural groove or an emboss structural protrusion. The groove and protrusion are integrated within the attachment unit and the attachment unit is used for connection to a wall.

In another embodiment of the present invention provided is a multi-purpose bath tissue holder including an attachment unit, a cover, and at least one of an intaglio structural groove or an emboss structural protrusion. The groove and the protrusion are integrated within the cover and the attachment unit. The attachment unit is used for connection to the wall and supports the cover.

In another embodiment of the present invention provided is a multi-purpose bath tissue holder for wherein the holder has a six-sided structure with an inner cavity. The back side of the holder is used for connecting the holder to the wall. The holder also has a cover and at least one of an intaglio structural groove or an emboss structural protrusion. The groove and protrusion are integrated within the cover.

In yet another embodiment of the present invention provided is a multi-purpose bath tissue holder including a cover and at least one of an intaglio structural groove/or an emboss structural protrusion. The cover of the holder has a front and back side and when combined form a double-cylindrical or double-hexahedral structure. Each of the structures has an inner cavity and the back side of the structures is used to connect the wall.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows cross sections of the groove and the angle(s) of the groove.

FIG. 2 shows cross sections of the shapes of the protrusion.

FIG. 3 shows a front perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 shows a rear perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of the bracket.

FIG. 6 shows a rear perspective view of another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 shows a front perspective view of another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 shows a front perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 shows a rear perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 shows side perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 shows top perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 shows a front perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 shows an alternate front perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 shows a front perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 shows a rear perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE REFERENCE NUMERALS

-   4 d: angles of the groove -   10: attachment unit -   11: bracket -   12: plastic anchor -   13: screw -   21: hanging rod -   22: hanging socket -   23: hanging shaft -   24: rack for the hanging rod -   30: cover -   31: hinge -   33: retaining materials -   36: protection cap -   41: groove -   42: protrusion -   43: electric charger insertion port -   50: connecting shaft -   61: memo pad storing space -   62: memo pad access cutout -   71: holding rack -   72: holding hole -   73: writing implement holding bar -   80: magazine rack

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Representing a general embodiment pertaining to the present invention is a holder for toilet paper, portable electronic devices, books, magazines, or optionally a writing implement, characterized by an attachment unit (10) and/or cover (30), wherein both are capable of holding more than one unit of a tablet personal computer (PC), with varied screen display sizes, and other multiple portable electronic devices (i.e., a smartphone and the like), or any combination of PCs and portable electronic devices, books, magazines, and the like utilizing at least one of an intaglio (

) structural groove, (41) or an emboss (

) structural protrusion (42) (at least of A or B means either A or B or both); or both groove (41) and protrusion (42) with the inherent assistance of the vertical wall adjacent to the holder as a support.

As illustrated in FIG. 1, the groove (41) may hold any kind of portable electronic devices of any type, or any kind of books, or magazines as mentioned above. Groove (41) structurally has a top usually wider than, sometimes as wide as its bottom manifested in an angle (4 d) ranging from 0° to 150°. As illustrated in FIG. 2, protrusion (42) may hold any kind of portable electronic devices of any type, or any kind of books or magazines as mentioned above, regardless of the shapes or the sizes of the protrusion (42). For example, the shapes of the protrusion can be, without limitation, a rectangle, a triangle, a trapezoid, an oval, a hexagon, and a polygon. Furthermore, more than one combination of multiple portable electronic devices, books, or magazines can be mounted in the groove (41) and/or using the protrusion (42) at any given time. In addition, a synthetic resin or rubber coating within the groove (41) or on the protrusion (42), for use as an anti-sliding mechanism for the portable electronic device(s), can be installed.

Optionally, the groove shown in FIG. 1 can hold any kind of writing implements, formed in a holder additionally for the use of the holding rack 71).

Apart from the general descriptions of the groove (41) and the protrusion (42) above, are descriptions of other embodiments of the present invention, these distinct embodiments of the present invention are described below.

Illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4 is one embodiment, and the best model for, the present invention having an attachment unit (10), a groove (41) and a protrusion (42) integrated within the attachment unit. The attachment unit has a proximal end and a distal end with respect to the wall and a cover (30) located at the distal end of the attachment unit. The cover also has a proximal and distal end with respect to the wall, and a substantially curved shape. The curvature of the cover extends downward beginning at the proximal end of the cover, located at the distal end of the attachment unit, and ending at the distal end of the cover terminating substantially below the attachment unit. The cover can be used to prevent water in the bathroom from splashing onto a roll of paper. The cover has a protection cap (36) located at the distal end of the cover. The protection cap is made from a synthetic resin or rubber and can be on all or some of the outer side of the cover. The cover can also be optionally removed so as to use the present invention as a kitchen towel hanger in the kitchen, or in a bathroom sans a shower or a tub. A bracket (11) is used to connect the attachment unit to the wall via a set of plastic anchors (12) and screws (13). The attachment unit can also be connected to the wall without the need for the plastic anchors. As shown in FIG. 5, the bracket (11) has a unique universal trapezoidal structure and a long inlay that can be adapted to any current bath tissue holder employing only a screwdriver. The bracket can replace the old bath tissue holder bracket without the need for power tools used for extensive remodeling of the bathroom. The attachment unit supports a hanging rod (21) using a connecting shaft (50). The connecting shaft is located at the distal end of the attachment unit. The hanging rod can be

-shaped, and is used to hang a roll of paper. The attachment unit, the hanging rod, and the cover are integrated with one another via the connecting shaft. An electric charger insertion port (43) can be located substantially within the middle of the attachment unit. The electric charger insertion port is unique in that it is integrated within the attachment unit and has the ability to be used with any kind of portable electronic devices including, without limitation, an iPod, an iPod Mini, a smartphone, an iPad, an iPad Mini, and the like. Extending perpendicularly from and integrated with the attachment unit is a memo pad storing space (61). The memo pad storing space inherently has a left side and a right side. Located substantially in the middle of the memo pad storing space is a memo pad access cutout (62). The memo pad access cutout is used to facilitate the removal of a memo pad, and the like, from the memo pad storing space. A writing implement holding bar (73) is located at either the left side or the right side, or both of the left and right sides of the memo pad storing space. The writing implement holding bar can be used to store, without limitation, a writing implement, a laser pointer, and the like. An additional feature of the present invention is a holding rack (71) horizontally integrated within the attachment unit located at the proximal end of the attachment unit. The holding rack, utilizing a groove shown in FIG. 1, can be used to store, without limitation, a writing implement, a laser pointer, and the like. A holding hole (72) is also horizontally oriented and integrated within the attachment unit located at the proximal end of the attachment unit. The holding hole may also have, without limitation, a polygonal shape or a circular or cylindrical shape and be used to store, without limitation, a writing implement, a laser pointer, and the like. Lastly, a magazine rack (80) can be incorporated in the attachment unit. The magazine rack can be used to store, without limitation, bulky magazines, newspapers, memo pads, laptop computers, massive books, bulky pamphlets, and the like.

Illustrated in FIG. 6 is another embodiment of the present invention having an attachment unit (10) and a protrusion (42) integrated within the attachment unit. The attachment unit has a proximal end and a distal end with respect to the wall and has a substantially flat surface between the proximal and distal ends. The protrusion is located at the distal end of the attachment unit and can be used to store, without limitation, any kind of portable electronic devices, memo pads, newspapers, magazines, books, and the like. A cover (30) is connected to the attachment unit via a connecting shaft (50) located at the distal end of the attachment unit. The cover has a proximal end and a distal end with respect to the wall, and a substantially curved shape. The curvature of the cover extends downward beginning at the proximal end of the cover, located at the distal end of the attachment unit, and ending at the distal end of the cover that terminates near the bottom of the attachment unit. The cover can have a synthetic resin or rubber on the outside thereof and can be used to prevent water in the bathroom from splashing onto a roll of paper. The cover can also be optionally removed so as to use the present invention as a kitchen towel hanger in the kitchen, or in a bathroom sans a shower or a tub. The attachment unit supports a hanging rod (21) using the connecting shaft. The hanging rod can be

-shaped, and is used to hang a roll of paper. The attachment unit, the hanging rod, and the cover are integrated with one another via the connecting shaft.

Illustrated in FIG. 7 is another embodiment of the present invention having an attachment unit (10), a groove (41), and a protrusion (42) integrated within the attachment unit. The attachment unit has a proximal end and a distal end with respect to the wall. The cover also has a proximal end and a distal end with respect to the wall, and extends from the proximal end of the attachment unit in a substantially horizontal fashion. The cover then has a curvature beginning near the distal end of the cover and extends downward ending at the distal end of the cover that terminates substantially near a midpoint of the attachment unit. The cover can have a synthetic resin or rubber on the outside thereof and can be used to prevent water in the bathroom from splashing onto a roll of paper. A bracket (11) is used to connect the attachment unit to the wall via a set of plastic anchors (12) and screws (13). The attachment unit can also be connected to the wall without the need for the plastic anchors. Extending perpendicularly from and integrated with the attachment unit is a memo pad storing space (61). The memo pad storing space inherently has a left side and a right side. Located substantially in the middle of the memo pad storing space is a memo pad access cutout (62). The memo pad access cutout is used to facilitate the removal of a memo pad, and the like, from the memo pad storing space. A holding hole (72) is horizontally oriented and integrated within the attachment unit located at the proximal end of the attachment unit. The holding hole may also have, without limitation, a polygonal shape or a circular or a cylindrical shape and be used to store, without limitation, a writing implement, a laser pointer, and the like.

Illustrated in FIGS. 8 and 9 is another embodiment of the present invention with an attachment unit (10), a cover (30), a groove (41) and a protrusion (42) integrated within the cover and the attachment unit. The attachment unit has a proximal end and a distal end with respect to the wall wherein the distance between the proximal and distal ends is shorter than in the embodiments described above. The cover begins near the proximal end of the attachment unit. The cover has a proximal end and distal end with respect to the wall, and terminates in a substantially curved shape. The curvature of the cover begins near the distal end of the cover and extends downward ending at the distal end of the cover and terminates substantially at the bottom of the attachment unit. The groove and the protrusion are located substantially between the proximal and the distal ends of the cover. The cover can be used to prevent water in the bathroom from splashing onto a roll of paper. The cover has a protection cap (36) located at the distal end of the cover. The protection cap is made from a synthetic resin or rubber and can be on all or some of the outer side of the cover. The attachment unit supports the cover, but does not need to be molded in-line with the cover, as illustrated in FIG. 10. A bracket (11) is used to connect the attachment unit to the wall via a set of plastic anchors (12) and screws (13). The attachment unit can also be connected to the wall without the need for the plastic anchors. As shown in FIG. 5, the bracket (11) has a unique universal trapezoidal structure and a long inlay that can be adapted to any current bath tissue holder employing only a screwdriver. The bracket can replace the old bath tissue holder bracket without the need for power tools used for extensive remodeling of the bathroom. The attachment unit supports a hanging rod (21) located near the proximal end of the attachment unit. The hanging rod can be

-shaped, and is used to hang a roll of paper. An electric charger insertion port (43), more clearly illustrated in FIG. 11, can be located substantially within the middle of the attachment unit and the cover. The electric charger insertion port is unique within this embodiment in that it is integrated within the attachment unit and the cover and also has the ability to be used with any kind of portable electronic devices including, without limitation, an iPod, an iPod Mini, a smartphone, an iPad, an iPad Mini, and the like. Extending perpendicularly from and integrated with the attachment unit is a memo pad storing space (61). The memo pad storing space inherently has a left side and a right side. Located substantially in the middle of the memo pad storing space is a memo pad access cutout (62). The memo pad access cutout is used to facilitate the removal of a memo pad, and the like, from the memo pad storing space. A writing implement holding bar (73) is located flanking either the left side or the right side, or both of the left and right sides of the memo pad storing space. The writing implement holding bar, also more clearly illustrated in FIG. 11, can be used to store, without limitation, a writing implement, a laser pointer, and the like. An additional feature of the present invention is a holding rack (71) horizontally integrated within the attachment unit and within the cover and located at the proximal end of the attachment unit. The holding rack, utilizing a groove shown in FIG. 1, can be used to store, without limitation, a writing implement, a laser pointer, and the like. A holding hole (72) is also horizontally oriented and integrated within the attachment unit located at the proximal end of the attachment unit. The holding hole may also have, without limitation, a polygonal shape or a circular or a cylindrical shape and can be used to store, without limitation, a writing implement, a laser pointer, and the like. Lastly, a magazine rack (80) can be incorporated in the attachment unit. The magazine rack can be used to store, without limitation, bulky magazines, newspapers, massive books, memo pads, laptop computers, bulky pamphlets, and the like.

Illustrated in FIGS. 12 and 13 is yet another embodiment of the present invention with the groove (41) and the protrusion (42) integrated within the cover (30). In this embodiment, the holder has a six-sided structure with an inner cavity used to hold and store the roll of bath tissue. The holder is notably without an attachment unit (10). The six-sided structure inherently includes a back side and the back side is used to attach the holder to the wall without the use of the attachment unit. As such, the holder is attached to the wall via a set of plastic anchors (12) and a set a screws (13). A hanging rod (21) is horizontally oriented and located within the cavity of the holder. The hanging rod can be supported by a rack for the hanging rod (24). When hanging socket (22) is installed as shown in FIG. 13, no hanging rod (21) is needed. The bath tissue roll can be installed and held directly through the bottom side having an empty face. The hanging socket or the rack for the hanging rod are also located within the cavity of the holder on both the inner right and inner left sides of the holder. The cover is connected to the back side of the holder via a hinge (31) and a pin (not shown). The cover has a proximal end and a distal end with respect to the back side of the holder and can rotate or fold over the cavity of the holder via the hinge to enclose the roll of bath tissue within the cavity of the holder. The cover can be used to prevent water in the bathroom from splashing onto the roll of bath tissue. Retaining materials (33) are also located within the cavity of the holder on near the upper portions of both the inner right and inner left sides of the holder and are used to interlock and support the cover when the cover is in a closed position. The groove and the protrusion can be located between the proximal end and the distal end of the cover, preferably at the midpoint between the proximal end and the distal end of the cover. A memo pad storing space (61) is located on either the outer left or the outer right side of the holder, or on the bottom side of the holder. Located substantially in the middle of the memo pad storing space is a memo pad access cutout (62). The memo pad access cutout is used to facilitate the removal of a memo pad, and the like, from the memo pad storing space. Lastly, a holding rack (71) is horizontally located near the proximal end of the cover. The holding rack, utilizing a groove shown in FIG. 1 can be used to store, without limitation, a writing implement, a laser pointer, and the like.

Illustrated in FIGS. 14 and 15 is another embodiment of the present invention with the groove (41) and the protrusion (42) integrated within the cover (30). The cover has a front side and a back side whereby when combined form a horizontally oriented double-cylindrical or double-hexahedral structure having an inner cavity. The inner cavity of the holder is used to store the bath tissue. The cover can be used to prevent water from splashing on the roll of bath tissue. The front side of the cover has a proximal end and a distal end with respect to a key-access port (shown in FIG. 14, but not specifically labeled) located on the front side of the cover. More specifically, the proximal end of the front side of the cover is the end closest the key-access port. The groove and the protrusion are integrated within the front side of the cover and both the groove and the protrusion are integrally located on an upper portion of the front side of the cover. The groove and the protrusion are located substantially near the midpoint between the proximal end and distal end of the front side of the cover. The holder in this embodiment is notably without an attachment unit (10). The vertically oriented back side of the cover is used to attach the holder to the wall without the use of the attachment unit. As such, the holder is attached to the wall via a set of plastic anchors (12) and a set a screws (13). A hanging shaft (23) is located substantially in the middle of the inner portion of the back side of the cover. The hanging shaft is used to support a roll of bath tissue or a jumbo roll of bath tissue, or the like. A memo pad storing space (61) is vertically oriented and integrally located on either the outer left or the outer right side of the holder, or is horizontally oriented and integrally located on the bottom side of the holder. The memo pad storing space can also be integrally located simultaneously on each of the outer left side, the outer right side, and the bottom side of the holder. Located substantially in the middle of the memo pad storing space is a memo pad access cutout (62). The memo pad access cutout is used to facilitate the removal of a memo pad, and the like, from the memo pad storing space. Lastly, a holding rack (71) is horizontally located on the upper portion of the front side of the cover near the distal end of the front side of the cover. The holding rack, utilizing a groove shown in FIG. can be used to store, without limitation, a writing implement, a laser pointer, and the like.

The present invention has been described with reference to particular embodiments and associated drawings and can be used in any particular type of application without limitation. Those having ordinary skill in the art and access to the teachings of the present invention will recognize additional modifications and applications within the scope of the present invention. It is therefore intended by the appended claims to cover any and all such applications, modifications, and embodiments within the scope of the present invention. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A multi-purpose bath tissue holder comprising: an attachment unit to be connected to a wall, said attachment unit having a proximal end and a distal end with respect to the wall; and at least one of an intaglio structural groove or an emboss structural protrusion wherein said groove and said protrusion are integrated within the attachment unit.
 2. The holder as in claim 1, further comprising a bracket wherein said bracket is the connection point between the wall and the attachment unit
 3. The holder as in claim 1, further comprising an electric charger insertion port wherein said electric charger insertion port is integrated within the attachment unit.
 4. The holder as in claim 1, wherein the groove or the protrusion has a synthetic resin or rubber coating.
 5. The holder as in claim 1, further comprising a memo pad storing space having a left side and a right side, and perpendicularly oriented and integrated within the attachment unit.
 6. The holder as in claim 1, further comprising a holding hole horizontally oriented and integrated within the attachment unit.
 7. The holder as in claim 5, further comprising a writing implement holding bar perpendicularly oriented and flanking said memo pad storing space at said left side, at said right side, or at both the left and the right sides of the memo pad storing space.
 8. The holder as in claim 1, further comprising a magazine rack connected to the attachment unit at said proximal end of the attachment unit.
 9. A multi-purpose bath tissue holder comprising: an attachment unit to be connected to a wall, said attachment unit having a proximal end and a distal end with respect to the wall; a cover beginning at said distal end of the attachment unit and horizontally extending away from the wall; and at least one of an intaglio structural groove or an emboss structural protrusion wherein said groove and said protrusion are integrated within said cover and the attachment unit.
 10. The holder as in claim 9, further comprising a bracket wherein said bracket is the connection point between the wall and the attachment unit
 11. The holder as in claim 9, further comprising an electric charger insertion port wherein said electric charger insertion port is integrated within the cover and the attachment unit.
 12. The holder as in claim 9, wherein the groove or the protrusion has a synthetic resin or rubber coating.
 13. The holder as in claim 9, further comprising a memo pad storing space having a left side and a right side, and perpendicularly oriented and integrated within the attachment unit.
 14. The holder as in claim 9, further comprising a holding hole horizontally oriented and integrated within the attachment unit.
 15. The holder as in claim 13, further comprising a writing implement holding bar perpendicularly oriented and flanking said memo pad storing space at said left side, at said right side, or at both the left and right sides of the memo pad storing space.
 16. The holder as in claim 9, further comprising a magazine rack connected to the attachment unit at said proximal end of the attachment unit.
 17. A multi-purpose bath tissue holder wherein said holder has a six-sided structure with an inner cavity, wherein a back side of the holder is to be connected to a wall, the holder comprising: a cover having a proximal end and a distal end with respect to the wall; a retaining material wherein said retaining material is located within said inner cavity and near the top of a left side of the inner cavity and near the top of a right side of the inner cavity wherein the retaining material interlocks with said cover when the cover is closed onto the holder; and at least one of an intaglio structural groove or an emboss structural protrusion wherein said groove and said protrusion are integrated within the cover.
 18. The holder as in claim 17, wherein the groove or the protrusion has a synthetic resin or rubber coating.
 19. The holder as in claim 17, further comprising a memo pad storing space integrated outside of the inner cavity of the holder on said right side, on said left side, or on a bottom side of the holder.
 20. A multi-purpose bath tissue holder comprising: a cover wherein said cover has a front side and a back side whereby when combined form a double-cylindrical or double-hexahedral structure with an inner cavity and said back side is to be connected to a wall; and at least one of an intaglio structural groove or an emboss structural protrusion wherein said groove and said protrusion are integrated within the cover on said front side of the cover.
 21. The holder as in claim 20, wherein the groove or the protrusion has a synthetic resin or rubber coating.
 22. The holder as in claim 20, further comprising a memo pad storing space integrated on a right side of the front side of the cover, a left side of the front side of the cover, a bottom portion of the front side of the cover, or on each of said right side, said left side, and said bottom portion of the front side of the cover. 